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A3812Assembly2019-2020 Session

Extend Library Grant Program

Official title

“Amends the public library construction grant program in relation to the effectivness thereof”

Sponsor Didi BarrettAD-106+3 co-sponsorsAffects Education
Status
Stricken
Impact
3/10
Low
Passage
0%

Bill progress

Step 2 of 7

In committee · Libraries And Education Technology

What's happening

This bill removes the expiration date for the public library construction grant program, making it continue indefinitely.

Why it matters

  1. Ensures long-term stability and planning. By removing the expiration date, libraries and municipalities can apply for and plan construction or renovation projects with greater confidence, knowing the grant program won’t suddenly end.

  2. Supports ongoing community needs. Indefinite continuation means public libraries can more effectively respond to evolving demands for safe, accessible, and modern facilities, which are often critical hubs for education and community engagement.

  3. Provides predictable funding opportunities. Libraries, especially those in underserved or rural areas, rely on these grants for essential upgrades. This change means they’re less likely to face gaps or uncertainty in funding cycles.

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Who cares

  • Public libraries

    The bill would remove the March 31, 2020 sunset on the 2011 changes to the public library construction grant program.

  • Library boards and administrators

    Making those changes permanent would remove a scheduled repeal from their construction grant planning.

  • State officials administering library construction grants

    The bill would keep the 2011 program changes in effect rather than allow them to expire.

Headline styles

Extend Library Grant Program

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Didi Barrett

Assembly Member · Assembly District 106

Chair, Energy

History

  1. Enacting clause stricken
  2. Referred to libraries and education technology

Full text

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STATE OF NEW YORK

3812

2019-2020 Regular Sessions

IN ASSEMBLY

January 31, 2019

Introduced by M. of A. BARRETT, OTIS, BUCHWALD, PALMESANO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology

AN ACT to amend chapter 498 of the laws of 2011 amending the education law relating to the public library construction grant program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 498 of the laws of 2011 amending the education law relating to the public library construction grant program, as amended by chapter 148 of the laws of 2014, is amended to read as follows:

§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law [and shall expire and be deemed repealed March 31, 2020].

§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD00561-01-9

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